The gradual loss of influence by the military has helped in ensuring the introduction of constitutional and legal reforms that continue to consolidate the democratization process within the country.
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Fundamental rights are constitutionally enshrined and are respected. The judiciary is independent and judicial actors carry out their duties in an ethical manner. No attacks on judicial actors have been reported.
There is a slight shortage of judicial personnel, and a lack of continuous training of judges, lawyers and prosecutors. Gibraltar has as yet no Judicial Council. Although individuals enjoy the right to a fair trial before a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law, and in accordance with the principle of equality before the law and the presumption of innocence, there is room for improvement in the provision of legal aid and of pro bono work.
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Lawyers are frequently subjected to violence as a direct consequence of criticizing the Tunisian government.
The prospect of EU membership prompted the introduction of important constitutional and legal reforms that significantly strengthened the judicial system in Turkey. However, serious deficiencies remained.
Throughout 2002 and the first half of 2003, the judicial system barely functioned as ethnic conflict continued in the Solomon Islands.
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